1960 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 42 kg more than 1960 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1960 AC Aceca | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Aceca | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 116 L |